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A quick list of events taking place throughout Bengal this week
Krosswindz will be performing live at the Hard Rock Cafe in Kolkata on March 30th
Unique Coconut Fairs held in Bengal districts to encourage Coconut Farming
The board is organising special hands-on skill development for the farmers teaching them special scientific methods
The Making of the unsung fighter - Pritilata Waddedar
Pritilata Waddedar was good at academics and used to read a lot of books
This World Water Day, let us take an oath of saving 100 litres of rainwater...
The groundwater table (known as an aquifer) is drying off at a fast pace
Purna Das Baul, the man who took Bengal’s baul songs to the global stage
Why was he compared to Bob Dylan?
Critically endangered Gyps vultures released in the Buxa Tiger Reserve
Among the 20 released vultures, there are 13 Oriental White-backed Vultures and 7 rescued Himalayan Griffons
Sanchari Das Mollick, the film editor from Kolkata makes all proud on the O...
Variety Magazine wrote that ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ might get the award
R D Burman clinked glasses and spoons and thus made music!
He discovered sound in every corner, from shepherds to Asha Bhonsle’s laughter
Dol Utsav at Bishnupur kicks off with a touch of classical music
Dol Utsav will be celebrated with gusto on the 7th and 8th of March this year
Murshidabad’s Lalbagh property being claimed by Pakistan’s 1st Presiden...
The quiet, semirural Lalbagh of Murshidabad often cuts a story steeped in timeless wonder
National Safety Day, a good day to stop blaming others and act for your own...
The first National Safety Day was observed on March 4, 1972
Creator of Pandab Goenda, Shashtipada Chattopadhyay is no more
Pandab Goenda was every Bengali child’s favourite
State Government to launch ‘Apon Bangla’ cards for NRI Bengali investor...
The state government wants to tap NRI Bengalis for investment and employment
Nakashipara becomes top ITI, role model for rest of India, says NITI Aayog
India now has over 13,350 ITIs
Tram Parade of Kolkata showcased century-old trams of the city
Kolkata was the first city in Asia to get trams
Brilliant actor Pahari Sanyal had a commendable mastery over Hindustani cla...
Even Satyajit Ray made him sing in his movies
Referred to as the 'Oxford of Bengal', Nabadwip offers much more than relig...
Nabadwip was the capital of Bengal under Ballal Sen and Lakshman Sen
Olympian Tulsidas Balaram, the once don of Maidan soccer is no more
Balaram belonged to the golden generation of Indian football of the 1950s and 60s
Dr Purnima Sinha, the first female physicist from C.U., who did her PhD way...
Dr Purnima Sinha and how she broke shackles of patriarchy
100 years of radio in Kolkata, and we didn’t even notice!
February 13 is observed as World Radio Day
Barefoot Boys: How Coach Sailen Bose helped the soccer team defeat the Brit...
In the early 1900s football had become a symbol of freedom to the Indians
Safer Internet Day is something we need to observe every day!
Safer Internet Day is observed worldwide annually in February
Mangala Kanti Ray who has preserved the obsolete Sarinda, gets Padma Shri
Each region of India has some unique musical instruments
The British had dreamt of a metro tract in Kolkata way back in 1921!
Kolkata was one of the adored cities of British India
‘Biscuit Cups’ serving tea in Nadia – an answer to land pollution?
Plastic is used in almost every sector around the world
Zero-waste shop of Newtown shows the way to future innovative disposal of w...
India has also ranked to be the 3rd largest e-waste producer in the world
Did you know Dwarkanath Tagore owned around 50 brothels in Calcutta?
He founded the Jorasanko Branch of the Tagore family
Dr. Ratan Kar who saved the Jarawas from a measles epidemic, gets Padma Shr...
Dr. Kar is now 66 years old and lives with his family in Bangalore
Bengal farmers preferring broccoli over cauliflower! Why this sudden green ...
Broccoli is a rich source of vitamins C and K
Titas Sadhu, the girl from Chinsurah scripting history on the cricket field...
The whole of Chinsurah and Bengal is celebrating this girl’s achievements
2nd largest Book Fair of the world kicks off
World’s 2nd largest book fair is held every year in Kolkata with great pomp
Rabindranath Tagore's niece controlled their estate on horseback with a gun...
Accomplished women of the Tagore household played important role in the land’s history culture
IAS officer Vivek Kumar once again wins hearts with tribute to Kolkata
In 2021, Kumar had released a single titled Amar Kolkata
On National Tourism Day, look at the vintage travel posters we found!
The stereotype of Bengalis as inveterate travellers is well founded
Banabitan – the haven of nature conservation in the heart of Salt Lake
Covering almost an area of 70 acres, this open green space has a variety of flora and fauna
Swami Vivekananda influenced young Subhas Bose to fall in love with his mot...
Swamiji’s words became the guiding motto of Subhas Bose
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Turning Point: Working for specially-abled people since 25 years
Turning point is the first day-centre in Kolkata
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Kunsang Chhopel: The Man who trains indigenous dogs in the Dooars
Dogs are usually intelligent creatures and can be trained for various purposes
Spence’s Hotel, the first ever hotel of Asia was in Kolkata!
Even author Jules Verne mentioned about Spences Hotel
Bengal paintings on chariots were another form of fresco painting
Wooden chariots were once a pride of Bengal and Orissa
Why Kolkata is deservedly a top global food destination
Kolkata is the only Indian city among the World's Best Food Destinations
How a 15-year publishing hiatus almost cost Sarat Chandra his career
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay is India’s most translated author
MATER: The book that speaks saving India’s sons to save our daughters
An anthology of letters from Mother to Son edited by Saheli Mitra
Tales and memories woven in the brick-red quilts - a Bengal staple
Feather-light 'lep' has been in use during winters in this subcontinent for hundreds of years
Bengalis who contributed to the building of Alipore Zoo
It was Wellesley who first thought of creating a zoological garden
The saga of Bengal 'shiuli's, and their bittersweet relation with Nolen Gur...
A Date palm tree tapper is called a Shiuli
Swami Vivekananda on Practical Vedanta: ‘Different’ Understanding
Swami Vivekananda just lived for only 39 years
Do we remember famous historian Sudhir Kumar Mitra’s anti-communal ideolo...
Sudhir Kumar Mitra was born in Jonai Boksha village in the Hooghly district
The Table On Which Bankim Chandra wrote his famous novels and poems
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was an essayist, novelist, critic, a journalist, polemicist and a thinker
Why ‘Shibpur Botanical Garden’ owes a huge debt to William Roxburgh
The Indian Botanic Garden is the largest in Southeast Asia
Bori Monda: Bankura’s unique dessert vies for GI recognition
Ancient Bengal was known as ‘Gauda Banga’
User-friendly Braille maps for visually impaired students brought by NATMO
AI is used for 3D embossing to get the final Braille Maps
Amrita Mukherjee’s book reveals the secret diary of Calcutta’s iconic l...
Asoke Kumar Mukherjee was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Alipore Bar Association
The Danes have left their architectural imprint on Serampore, the Hooghly t...
Serampore was known as ‘Frederiksnagar’, in honour of King Frederick V of Denmark
Pele, the king of football is no more
Pele's Kolkata visit saved the maroon green brigade from losing the match
Royal retreats, the heritage palace hotels of West Bengal
Kolkata has traditionally been known as a ‘City of Palaces’
What does GEN Y think about the traditional art of Pithe Making?
Pithe making had almost become a ritual to most Bengali households
Kolkata Street Music Festival celebrates the genius of street musicians and...
Street musicians and wandering performers are found all over Bengal
Steamships of British Bengal: symbolizing the progress of man and his maste...
In British minds steam became synonymous with civilization
Christmas Festival 2022 kicks off amid fanfare
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the mega carnival yesterday
Gobardanga’s train platform number 3 ½ evokes memories from the past
Gobardanga is one of the oldest stations on the Sealdah-Bongaon section
Messi and Kolkata, a love affair that goes back over a decade
Lionel Messi played in Kolkata on Sep 2, 2011
December in Bengal is called Poush, a season of folk festivals and art
The idol of Tusu is immersed on the last day of Poush
International Kolkata Art Festival celebrates Abanindranath Tagore’s 150t...
The Art festival has taken place in Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata International Film Festival celebrates Bachchan’s 80th in style
KIFF will screen eight of Bachchan’s most popular films
Bengal’s first-ever Santhali Book Fair in Jhargram turning heads
It aimed to revive a dying language by making it popular
Bengal’s mountaineers and their continued love affair with the peaks
Remembering the pioneers on International Mountain Day
Bengal's health related initiatives become a boon for it's people
Swasthya Sathi has modelled the health sector in a unique way
Himalayan Orange Tourism Festival celebrates its 5th year in Kolkata
Winter is the season of oranges
Will Joynagarer Moa become extinct soon due to a lack of raw materials?
The jaggery used in moa-making is best if it is poyra gur
Gone with the Wind’s heartthrob Vivien Leigh was born in Darjeeling!
Against a properly dramatic background, Vivien Mary Hartley was born
Bengali scientists nail down antibiotic-resistant ‘Superbugs’
Seven scientists including three Bengali researchers identified the superbug
Rehab crucial for Parkinson’s patients, says Institute of Neurosciences K...
Parkinson’s Disease is a common neuro-degenerative disorder
In life and in death, how was Shri Aurobindo’s connect to his wife Mrinal...
Many often raised the question, why did Shri Aurobindo marry?
Darjeeling Hills set to be the new ‘Saffron’ cultivation hub
Saffron has beome synonymous with luxury
First 3D Planetarium of India coming up in Howrah this December
This planetarium will be a booster to stargazers
Can authorship be taught? Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob answers
The goal of ABSU is to increase the accessibility of Bangla literature
‘Nakshi Kantha’ – how Irene Begum pilots women empowerment
Irene was forced to discontinue studies due to poverty
Thakumar Jhuli – Bengal’s very own fairytales and the man behind them
Thakumar jhuli can any time beat Western fairytales
The Bengali scientist whose efforts pioneered India’s midday meal scheme
The genesis of his research lay in the Bengal famine
Park Street bookstore promoting environment-friendliness
Earthcare Books focuses on books that cover ecological issues
Water Hyacinth – a simple aquatic beauty with a complicated back-story
Though it may seem like a simple water plant, water hyacinths once posed serious threat for the Bengal government. Here’s how.
Kolkata’s Pumpkin Shingaras invading the US snack market successfully
Pumpkin shingaras has casted spell in the US snack market and it has got its routes in Kolkata!
What made Australia call Tagore the ‘Prophet’?
Tagore was an Indian from a British colony to win the Nobel
This winter, go places you have never been before
Three easily accessible winter vacation destinations near Kolkata
Rare French photos of Calcutta on display at Indian Museum
The images are mostly reprints of originals from French museums
Tagore tried to save Bengal’s Shellac Doll Art
The demand for Shellac Dolls increases during the Rathayatra
Kolkata hosts fashion event that takes ability beyond disabilities
After Delhi and Bengaluru, this was the first time WWAD came to Kolkata
Women of Bankura and Jhargram show the way to Green bags
These bags are used extensively in Jhargram medical shops
Durga Puja art and its global possibilities, a discussion at Maya Art Space...
The post-Puja discussion is an annual feature
Calcutta Club was formed by Indians to challenge the ‘European’ Bengal ...
How a challenge paved the path for a progressive Calcutta Club
Bengali scientists discover shark fossil in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer becomes witness to the discovery of a Hybodont shark fossil
Bengal’s Haringhata meat to satiate foodies at FIFA World Cup, Qatar
Bengal’s own ‘Haringhata’ meat brand will be present at Qatar
Behala firm to equip Qatar FIFA World Cup power transformers
Proud moment for Bengal as Kolkata firm transformers reach Qatar
Bengali geologist unearths world’s largest uncut emerald
How a Durgapur resident made his way to Zambia
Jadavpur University scientists, part of ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3
Could Chandrayaan 3 keep up with the expectations?
Feathered friends are approaching Bengal this winter; are you ready to watc...
When and where to find the vast range of migratory birds that visit Bengal each winter? Here is the complete guide
Railway coach at New Jalpaiguri gets an áppetizing’ makeover
A brand new initiative that helped turn an abandoned railway coach into a promising restaurant in New Jalpaiguri Station
Hawa, a Bangladeshi mystery-drama directed by Mejbaur Rahman
The movie based on the life of the fishermen
WB government’s Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme bags prestigious SKOCH Award
Instituted in 2021, the scheme provides financial assistance to the women of deserving families of the state
Metamorphosis of Feluda: Did Ray wish to cast Amitabh Bachchan?
Feluda has enamoured readers and film lovers for more than half-a-century and continues to do so even now
Unique art of Bengal: Diwali Dolls
One of the most attractive Diwali doll made in Medinipur is a reproduction of Ravana
Architects Ayan Roy and Soumyadeep Das to design Bhutan's Paro Airport
The architects are both alumni of IIEST Shibpur, and co-founders of the architectural firm, VBRIDGE
Trincas Ming Room comes alive again
Trincas is one such legendary restaurant that has been in business for the past six decades
Why did Visva Bharati Music Board give a fatwa against Debabrata Biswas
Remembering him on his death anniversary
Dr Shantanu Bhowmik transforms plastic wastes into utility products
Shantanu is not only a gifted scientist but he is also a painter amd an accomplished singer
Bijoy Singha, the prince of Bengal who was once the ruler of Sri Lanka
How did a Bengali prince reach Srilanka?
Did you know Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay was nominated for Nobel Prize?
According to nobelprize.org, Tarashankar had been nominated from India by author Krishna Kripalani, who was then the secretary of Sahitya Akademi
Patkheer: Deciphering lost recipes of Bengal
According to historical records, ‘patkheer' was a popular dessert of the people of Dhaka even during the Mughal era
The fascinating story of the beginning of motoring in Calcutta
The pioneers of automobile manufacture towards the end of the 19th century were Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz
Raj Rajeshwari of Krishnanagar Rajbari
This puja was started by Maharaja Rudra Roy, the great grandfather of Krishna Chandra Roy
Did the first Durga Puja of Indian subcontinent start in Tahirpur?
It is believed that grand celebration of Durga Puja first began in late 1500s
250-year-old Puja that moved back from Narail in Bangladesh
It was started by Ramanarayan Sen of Chinsurah
Durga worshipped as Pateshwari Devi at Burdwan Rajbari
During Maharaja Mahatab Chand’s reign, betel nuts were ‘slaughtered’ as a symbolic gesture
Celebrating Durga Puja at Netaji's house in Kodalia
Maa Durga successfully becomes a metaphor for the modern women
This Durga Puja, take your pets to Kolkata’s first pet-friendly pandal
The pandal is exclusively open to pets and pet parents until tomorrow
Manna Dey and his love for kesar malai sherbet at Kapila Ashram
Kapila Ashram, century-old sherbet joint of Kolkata
Hon’ble CM to inaugurate Alipore Jail Museum
Hon’ble State Chief Minister, Ms Mamata Banerjee, initiated the move to transform Alipore Jail into a museum
350-year-old Sonar Durga idol of Purulia that leaves a bank vault with AK-4...
This Durga idol has just two hands
Sarat Chandra, the author who created iconic women characters in Indian Lit...
His last novel Shesh Proshno also celebrates women
How Kolkata-based spice business reached the European shores
Dhannalal Jain: The success story of the Masala King of India
Six-year-old Arushi clenches gold at Int’l Science Olympiad
A resident of Khardah, Arushi receives gold for Mathematics
Bengal’s Debankita ranks 22nd in NEET 2022
Who says Bengali medium can be detrimental to higher studies?
Himalaya’s daughter: How Bengal’s foremost mountaineer became involved ...
Utkarshe Aarohan is the voice for humble, small Pujas
India’s first post office was at Khejuri in East Midnapore
The birthplace of India’s First official Telegraph line connecting Calcutta-Khejuri and Diamond Harbour
World’s first women’s liberation journal by Dwarkanath Ganguly, one who...
He who wanted all Indian women to be literate
Bengalis and sweets go hand in hand
Sweet moulds were made in the forms of objects such as fish, lychee, custard apple and conch shell
From bioplastic to NASA, this Durgapur prodigy has been there, done that
At 17, Aparup Roy is already a star scientist
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one. A tribute to Moth...
Loving and caring soul that is still alive
Bengal’s age-old sal leaf utensils
An eco-friendly craft that also helps generate employment as well
When the Goddess came to the streets of Kolkata
Hon’ble CM of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee led a colourful street parade from Jorasanko in Central Kolkata to Red Road
World’s largest religious monument, larger than Angkor Wat coming up in N...
Bengal is set to get the world’s largest religious monument in Mayapur
Bengal turns self-reliant in Rohu-Katla farming following the ‘Moyna Mode...
The development has been made possible under the guidance of the Hon'ble CM, Mamata Banerjee
Indigenous paddy varieties by the women farmers of Bengal
This endeavour has also helped the villages to restore their ecological balance
Abhijit Sen, one of India’s leading agriculture economists passes away
Sen received the Padma Bhusan for public service in 2010
On International Dog Day, let’s talk about undivided Bengal’s only pure...
The Sarail Hound was first bred by Mughal generals
Photographers Manoveena and Devalena, the magical duo
The sisters debuted as photographers between 1937 and 1940
Children’s playhouse in the lap of nature in Laxmikantapur
Khelaghar project was initiated 20 years ago at Raghunathpur in Kulpi Block, South 24 Parganas
Bankim Ghosh, the Boxing Champion who turned an actor
In 1948, Ghosh made his debut in the Bengali film with 'Bhuli Nai'
Howrah’s teenager makes it to India Book of Records with miniature art of...
She took 40 days to draw 532 miniature paintings on pieces of paper
Tribute to ‘Badru’ of Maidan
Banerjee had represented West Bengal and won Santosh Trophy twice in 1953 and 1955
Amar Kutir goes online for the first time, thanks to The Bengal Store
Amar Kutir is one of the must-visit attractions of Santiniketan
On World Photography Day, raising a toast to Bengal’s first women photogr...
The Tagore ladies were among the first to take to photography
The earthy and robust taste of Bengal’s favourite Kochu
Colocasia esculenta plant is ingrained in our tradition and is an integral part of Durga Puja
Bengal's Tahrina Nasrin crosses the Strait of Gibraltar
Nasrin took 4 hours and 23 minutes to cross the 15.1 km Strait of Gibraltar
Letters to Remember: Celebrating Rishi Aurobindo’s 150th anniversary thro...
Rishi Aurobindo was one of the first Indians who received education in England
Salauddin and team from Bengal gets the tricolour flags ready for this Inde...
Mondal’s company is one of the few others who have been enlisted to supply flags to various government agencies
75 years after Independence, can we stop promoting the Pingali Venkayya myt...
The first attempt at a national flag was made by Sister Nivedita
Motilal Seal, the man who made schools for Hindu girls and boy
To fight influence of Christian missionaries and western education
On World Elephant Day, a look at Bengal’s elephant corridors
Northern West Bengal is home to nearly 500 elephants
Naya, a village where even a toddler knows how to hold a paintbrush
Bengal’s village is an open canvas of artists
How Alipore Zoo was born, and how it could have been born earlier!
A proposal for a zoo in Calcutta was put forward 150 years ago
Bibha Chowdhury: A life spent in chasing cosmic rays
Chowdhury was the first woman particle physicist in India and, the first Indian woman to earn a Ph.D. in Physics
WB Government to preserve classic Bengali film negatives
In the initial phase, around 850 vintage films released between 1950 and 2000, have been selected for conservation
Kolkata's South Point School is set to launch its own nano-satellite
South Point happens to be the second private school in the country and first in Eastern India to go ahead with such an ambitious project
Squash player Saurav Ghosal creates a history @CWG 2022
First-ever Squash player to win a medal for India at the Commonwealth Games
‘A feeling of great sorrow overwhelmed me as we made our way to the locat...
How Nemai Ghosh escorted Satyajit Ray to the Ghare Baire shoot
Can we still save our old buildings? If not, why not?
The KMC has identified 150 ‘extremely vulnerable’ buildings
North Kolkata and its Bangiya Sahitya Parishat
Acharya Ramendrasundar Trivedi was the main influence behind the setting up of Bangiya Sahitya Parishat Library
Musical maestro Kishore Kumar was a prankster even in his school days
Remembering the gifted musician on his birth anniversary
Achinta Sheuli reminds us of Bengal’s ‘weighty’ past
Bengal’s strongmen were celebrated in their time
Journals that pay tribute to daily life in Kolkata
Humour is never far from the life of the average Bengali
Maya Art Space achieves a first, gathers three Bengal masters in one exhibi...
All three are octogenarian icons of Bengal art
Captain Suresh Biswas, the Bengali who became a Brazilian
The legendary Bengali is all but forgotten in the land of his birth
Dr Sushovan Banerjee who treated the poor for Re 1 is no more
He was a general physician who had been treating patients for the past 57 years for just Re 1
GSI’s thrust to promote geo-tourism in India
With the recent additions, there are 34 Geological Heritage Sites in India now
WB Government to set up Khadi outlets at temple premises
The first outlet will be set up at Mayapur, in the premises of the new ISKCON temple
Krishnanagar clay Durga, a work of art and a piece of history
Clay dolls of Krishnanagar date back to nearly 250 years ago
Oncologists of SSKM perform first ever double mastectomy technique
It is similar to the one which Angelina Jolie, hollywood actress, had undergone in 2013
100-year-old Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar downs shutters
Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar was established by Bibhutibhushan Chowdhury in 1921
Bengal’s Mehuli Ghosh wins Shooting World Champs
In the 2017 National Championships, Mehuli won eight gold and three bronze medals, and was judged Best Shooter
How Lakshmir Bhandar scheme helped Dipali Santra save her family from penur...
Under this project, the government provides Rs 500 per month to families from the general category and Rs 1,000 to women belonging to SC and ST
Remembering Chhabi Biwas on his birth anniversary
From Kabuliwala to Jalshaghar, the acting graph is stupendous!
Science City Kolkata @25
Even today the Dinosaur Park remains one of the greatest attractions at Science City
Raja's Farewell
Raja was brought to the South Khairbari Tiger Rescue Center in North Bengal in the year 2008
Tale of the Padma bridge in Bangladesh
How Tagore inspired chief architects- father-son duo Abid and Jamilur Chowdhury
Bhutanghat, a paradise on earth
Bhutanghat is situated in the mountainous terrain along the river Raidak
Bolpur Railway Station to get a world-class facelift
The Bolpur Railway Station already has a place to visit- the Gitanjali Rail Museum right opposite to the station
Going strong at 160, the rich heritage of Calcutta High Court
India’s oldest High Court is a storehouse of memories
Did you know Bhim Chandra Nag sells Ashubhog in memory of Sir Asutosh Mukhe...
The century old shop that was gifted a ‘Bengali’ clock by a British
What have we done beyond paying lip service to Michael Madhusudan Dutt?
Michael was a ‘post-colonial writer’ before the phrase even existed
North Dinajpur masks, the ongoing tradition
Diverse masks are made in different districts of West Bengal
‘Just Baked!’ Krishnadas Pal and his dreams
How a boy from Burdwan set up Bisk Farm, challenging big brands
How Tagore re-introduced Esraj, an Afghani musical instrument
Esraj, the dying instrument that needs to be revived
Tagore’s century old piano put to tune by Kolkata’s Braganza
The piano was brought to Kolkata’s famous musical instrument shop Braganza
Remembering Gour Kishore, the voice that knew no fear
This year marks the centenary of Gour Kishore Ghosh
Did you know the singer Hemanta Mukherjee was also a film producer?
Produced Mrinal Sen’s Neel Akasher Neechey and many Bollywood hits
Two centuries of Strand Road, the road carved out of a river
Work on this important road began in 1823, and ended in 1828
Murshidabad silk flags make their mark at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubile...
Murshidabad's superfine mulberry produce may join the global silk network
Did you know Nemai Ghosh was given a role to play in Sonar Kella?
The anecdote in the late photographer's own words
A tribal tale, folk paintings by Santhals in Bengal
Santhal tribe plays a big role in development of this art
Motilal Seal, the richest Babu of Kolkata
First businessman to trade with Australia and use steamships
Heritage Cycling Tour, first of its kind in Kolkata
The Bengal Chamber Heritage Cycling Tour will be a knowledge sharing event
Celebrate and support the crafts of Bengal, enrich yourself and your home
Help keep the age-old artistry of Bengal alive
On this day, Oliver Kahn bid farewell to football in Kolkata
Kahn remains one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, one of the greatest Indian statisticians
Remembering the genius on Statistics Day
Special Ro-Ro Ferry to reduce pressure on Vidyasagar Setu
This service will ferry cargo trucks from Kolkata Port to Shalimar and Sankhrail
Three international synthetic tennis courts launched in North Bengal
The club, in association with BTA has plans to launch separate training camps for school children
Kolkata’s Fancy Lane where public executions were held
The tall robust trees of Fancy Lane bore silent witness to the crime perpetrated on poor subaltern people
Takipara, the Mukto Gram or Pearl Village of Hooghly
The women are being trained by members of the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society
Unique Recycled Jungle Gym in the middle of Bankura’s Forest
It is located near the entrance of the forest near Patharmora on Sonamukhi Road
Panchphoran Rui recipe from Jorasanko Thakurbari’s kitchen
Written by Rabindranath’s niece, Pragyasundari Devi
Meena Kumari and her connect with the Tagore family
Meena Kumari’s grandmother, Hemsundari Tagore, was married to Jadu Nandan Tagore
Swimmer Sayani Das becomes first Asian to conquer Molokai Channel
In 2017, Sayani crossed the English Channel
I made it into the classroom: Nemai Ghosh on Pratidwandi
The ace photographer on how he finally chose a career
Why Sharmila Tagore gifted Nemai Ghosh a tele-lens on the sets of Aranyer D...
Unknown stories about India’s most famous filmmaker
Firework in your stomach! Dalle Khursani from North Bengal
It is one of the hottest chilies in the world
Maya Art Space offers you a chance to brush up your art appreciation
Why art appreciation is necessary
Chander Pahar’s Diego Alvarez, a fictional character or a real-life?
Diego Alvarez was the most important part of Shankar's life
Bangitola’s heritage Monda
Monda might not have been discovered in Bangitola first, rather it was a sweet of English Bazar
Kolkata and its first advanced Sports Science Lab
The Department of Sports Science and Yoga has been running successfully at RKMVERI
BGBS 2022, the highest earning business summit in Bengal so far
West Bengal received proposals worth Rs 3.42 lakh crore at BGBS
Ancient monuments unearthed near the Sundarbans of Bangladesh
The site has been unearthed in Rezakpur village of Khulna
Bengal Global Business Summit 2022 signals hope for recovery from global sl...
The sixth BGBS was scheduled to be held in 2021
Eastern India’s premier neurosciences institute turns 13
On April 15 this year, I-NK celebrated its 13th foundation day
Anjan Chakraborty – the bibliophile of Bijoygarh
He is one of the most recognised bibliophiles in Kolkata
Celebrate Poila Baisakh with specially curated menu at The Salt House
The special menu is based on the menu of The Tangra Project
‘He was one of the best actors in the world,’ Nemai Ghosh on Satyajit R...
Excerpt from Nemai Ghosh’s book Manikda- Memories of Satyajit Ray
Mahakaran Metro Station gets Heritage Gallery for Martyrs
The entire station is being embellished with rare photographs and information on Benoy, Badal and Dinesh’s heroic deeds.
Stuck for Poila Baisakh gifting ideas? How about a box full of the essence ...
The start of the new year is the best time to buy new things
Darjeeling ‘First Flush’ sells at record price, all previous records br...
The season's first flush Darjeeling tea has received a record price of Rs 23,000 per kg.
Sukumar Sen, unsung hero of Indian democracy
Next year marks the 6oth anniversary of India’s first CEC
Bagbazar, the ghat neighbourhood of Kolkata
Nearly 100 ghats line the east and west banks of the Hooghly
Jadavpur’s Raja Das creates history by climbing Gojaburu with bare hands
He did not even use the basic tools needed as he climbed up the hill
Why are we letting Bengal’s very own martial arts form die?
Bengal, more than other parts of India, has ties to the lathi
Bengal receives “Most Pro-active States for implementing RCS Scheme” aw...
The government bags the award in the category of “Most Pro-active States for implementing RCS scheme”
Sushil Sen, the teenager who sparked a plot to kill a magistrate
This year marks the 130th birth anniversary of Sushil Sen
Saradindu Bandopadhyay brought in unusual murder weapons
Unusual weapons that detective Byomkesh Bakshi looked for
Giant mural pays tribute to 100 years of Satyajit Ray
The ‘Ray Wall’ is a stone’s throw from the Rabindra Sarobar Metro station
One-man army on a cleaning drive, Prashanta Chandra of Midnapore is an insp...
He is often spotted working at all odd hours at different public zones with a broom- sweeping roads, parking lot, marketplace.
Saumyendranath Tagore, the Communist of the Tagore household
He is considered one of the pioneers of the communist movement in India
Piyali Basak -- First Indian woman set to summit Mt. Everest without oxygen...
She is the first Indian civilian to climb Mt. Dhaulagiri without supplementary oxygen
Down Syndrome Association Kolkata celebrated World Down Syndrome Day to rai...
On the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day
An online store trademarking the essence of Bengal through their products
Founded in 2019, The Bengal Store offers a wide range of products from Bengal
Empowering women alongside a Book fair: That happens only in Kolkata!
Organized by Girl Power Empowerment (GPE) Foundation on the occasion of International Women’s Day
The City of Joy etched in a box of nostalgic memories
Designed and curated by popular artist Uday Deb
Dolls that not only look great, but tell stories from Bengal’s past
The sheer variety of dolls adds to their age-old charm
The peerless Tulsi Chakraborty, and the tears behind the laughter
The legendary actor was born on March 3 in a village in Howrah
How West Bengal’s Student Credit Card scheme can help you on your way
The Student Credit Card scheme covers all higher education courses
Kolkata Book Fair 2022 will be live. What does this mean?
This is a path-breaking occurrence for an event of this size
What did author Leela Majumdar share in her Rannar Boi?
Leela Majumdar’s Rannar Boi is for the modern woman
Big news for poultry farmers as Hooghly youth starts black soldier fly farm...
He started the cultivation of black soldier fly as an alternative source of protein for aquaculture, animal feed, pet food and human nutrition
Meet Richa Ghosh, Bengal’s newest cricket sensation
Richa Ghosh has scored the fastest 50 by an Indian woman
WB Govt turns weavers of Nadia self-reliant through modern power looms
The primary target is to develop infrastructure in a bid to turn self-reliant
Innovative Palanquin Ambulances launched in North Bengal
A pregnant woman of the Dukpa community was brought down for delivery from Buxa hilltop in one such palanquin ambulance
High quality affordable art, the theme at MAYA Art Space art fair
The aim is to make art financially accessible to ordinary people
Jibanananda’s Dhanseri, a river in urgent need of rescue
The river now flows through the Jhalkathi district of Bangladesh
Meadow grass instead of tiara, basil leaves for veil: Lentil dumpling pair ...
Even today this custom is observed in different parts of Bengal by fixing a specific date based on star constellation and astrological predictions
Bengali director’s documentary selected at Oscars this year
The documentary revolves around the story of a female Dalit journalist, who runs a unique newspaper called Khabar Lahariya
Kali Temple: The new abode of learning and venue of communal harmony
Breaking religious barriers, it became a hub of knowledge and education
Graceful Trees of Dhakuria Lake – Exotic and Imported from other continen...
These graceful trees around the lake gives a spectacular view
Rare Trees of Dhakuria Lake – Lungs of South Kolkata
The rare trees of Dhakuria Lake have braved several cyclones over the years and yet still standing tall
Bangla Tappa, born from Banjara music popularized by Nidhu Babu
It has roots in the musical journey of caravan travellers of north and north-western India
State to confer heritage status to Ram Mohan’s ancestral home at Radhanag...
To commemorate the 250th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Do your bit for sustainable fashion, check out our handicrafts range
An attempt to promote local artisans and minimal design
Ramdhanu – earliest children’s periodical in Bengali
It used to feature published poems, short stories, plays and novellas and many more articles
West Bengal Forest Department’s conservation drive of rare Batagur Baska ...
It is one of Asia’s largest freshwater and brackish water turtles
Bengal Chamber award honours corporate giants of old Calcutta
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the oldest in India
Commuters can access more metro trains from today, Kolkata Metro extends it...
These are few of the notable changes
The man who ‘found’ Mohenjo Daro 100 years ago did many other things to...
RD Banerji began digging at Mohenjo Daro in 1922
Manisha Granthalaya, the bookstore which still sells Russian books
Bringing back a slice of Misha and the Bear!
The Bengal recipients who kept their Padma awards this year
The Padma awards 2022 have generated controversy
Sabyasachi Haldar’s 'Free Electron Wire' receives US patent
Haldar had acquired patents for his inventions from the US, Britain and China
The winter delight of Bengal, jhola nolen gur
Its exquisite flavour makes it every Bengali household’s winter favourite
Reviving the fading glory of the Bengali cartoon
A look back at India’s first Cartoon Mela, which ended on Jan 5
Bengali, the first Indian language that Tintin spoke
Tintin has been available in Bengali since 1975
Swami Vivekananda as a Women Activist
He believed that the idea of perfect womanhood is perfect independence
Swami Vivekananda: The socialist who did not follow Marx
His idea of socialism was more of the reformist ideology
Gangotri to Ganga Sagar Walk – Meet Sanjit Das who spreads awareness
He aims to create awareness and sensitize the masses about sustainable environment and living
Swami Vivekananda could relegate Gods of his religion for greater cause of ...
Swami Vivekananda gave clarion call for strength, patriotism and man-making
State Government delivers nutritious meals for COVID families at your doors...
The service is just a WhatsApp away
The bus route between Calcutta and England that crossed 150 borders!
It is considered to be the longest bus route in the world till date.
Sundarbans farmers turn to floating farms to counter cyclone crisis
Seawater intrusion has made large chunks of coastal land useless
How are Mir Jafar and Lord Curzon associated with Kolkata’s National Libr...
Mir Jafar and Lord Curzon were instrumental in growth and development of National Library
Jashoda Mishtanna Bhandar: Tale of an iconic sweetmeat shop
It is traditionally famous for its creamy Laal Mishti Doi
The story of ‘Narasinghachandra Dawn & Co, Gun and Rifle Makers
How was Narasinghachandra Dawn & Co set up in Kolkata?
The Kali idol of Kalighat has a significance beyond religion
Temple built in Bengal aatchala architecture
Zamor, the slave boy from Bengal played a major role in bringing down Basti...
How he got inducted in the court of French Royalty
A new museum, the Mounted Police’s end-of-year gift to Kolkata
Kolkata Police’s unique heritage initiatives
Where can you see Kolkata’s tallest Christmas tree?
At 54 feet, this a fairly large tree even by global standards
Gobindaram, the nationalist who preceded Indian nationalism
Calcutta’s ‘Black Zamindar’ was also a pioneering patriot
Kolkata heralds winter with Christmas Festival on Park Street
The festival begins today and will continue until Dec 30
Netaji in books and cinema: The good and the not so good
What are the best sources to learn about Netaji?
Has the Bengal Tiger truly returned to Buxa Tiger Reserve?
A lone tiger has been spotted at Buxa reserve recently
Scientist from Bengal, Anirban Das develops special boots for Siachen Jawan...
Das recently earned the 'Best Innovator Award' from the Indian government for his major utilitarian invention
Newly re-launched Elephant Safari beckons trippers at Gorumara Sanctuary
Tourists interested in going on a safari can now book their tickets online
Ratna Chakraborty, the freedom fighter who cleaned toilets
On Bijay Dibas, the incredible story of a true braveheart
Sundarban Dibas highlights the critical need for mangrove conservation
If this ecosystem vanishes, we risk the destruction of mainland Bengal
Kolkata’s Neena Gupta wins Ramanujan Prize
Gupta is the third woman to receive this prestigious award
India’s first Bengali literature festival turns seven
The festival was conceptualized in 2015 at Oxford Bookstores
Celebrating 'laughter maker' Shibram on his birthday
His creations are a treasure trove of Bengali literature
Bengal Famine of 1943, Britain’s worst human rights violation on Indian s...
How British policies decimated Bengal in 1943
Did you know India’s 2nd Largest Church stands in Raigunj of Bengal?
St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral is popularly known as the Raiganj Church.
Rare Bird, sighted 170 years ago, seen again in Darjeeling
Satyr Tragopan is found in the Himalayan range of Sikkim and Bhutan
East Midnapore brings back native, lost fish varieties of Bengal
Flood-affected pisciculturists can finally breathe a sigh of relief
Kalna Scientist Arindam Modak features in world’s top scientist list
Arindam Modak's field of research is energy and environment
Alipurduar’s scientist Souvik Basu gets call from NASA to probe sun parti...
Basu been invited to work as a Research Scientist at Lockheed Martin company
Bengali scientist Uttirna Mukherjee joins mission to save International Spa...
Mukherjee and her colleagues are continuously advising the astronauts on board the ISS on how to avert disaster
Complex heart surgery at NRS saves child, cost only Rs 2 under Shishu-Sathi...
A brainchild of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, this scheme provides free treatment to children undergoing heart surgeries
Story of Dhaka University – The Museum of Bhasha Andolan
In this 3-episode series, GB delves into the past and present of Dhaka University, which has remained a historical landmark for the struggle for freedom
Order your pack of Mango Magic online from The Bengal Store
Mango is the king of all Indian fruits, and we show you exactly what you can do with it
New NATMO Monograph on Bengal’s Shaktipeeths to promote pilgrimage touris...
Bengal will soon have a detailed map to promote tourism along the Shaktipeeth trail
Panioty, Kolkata’s marble drinking water fountain by the Greeks!
Where is it? What is its condition?
Kolkata Police rewarded for keeping city heritage safe
Many of the buildings belonging to the force are heritage structures
Will Kolpotoru, the famous paan shop of Kolkata, survive?
Listen to the electrical engineer who runs Kolpotoru Paan shop
Cholo Kheli – A noble KP initiative to touch upon a child’s life
Kolkata Police and Trisys Foundation’s has recently launched Cholo Kheli
West Bengal becomes a forerunner in discovery of new plants and animal spec...
ZSI has enlisted 30 new animal species from Bengal discovered in the state last year
Not just a freedom fighter, Chittaranjan Das was a poet too
Remembering Das on his birth anniversary
India’s first Science Association set up by Mahendralal Sarkar in 19th ce...
On Mahendralal Sarkar's birth anniversary
West Burdwan Teacher transforms village streets into classrooms
Fondly known as ‘Rastar master’ (teacher of the streets), Nayak teaches almost all subjects
Durga Puja or art show? Maya Art Space hosts a to and fro
Maya’s seventh ‘Pujo Shilpo’ adda was held recently
The Melody, the shop that still repairs Uttam Kumar’s harmonium
Iconic Rashbehari shop that has its named entwined with legends
Anil Chattopadhyay - the man who enlivened every character that he played
GB remembers him on his birth anniversary
Walking down College Street, home to temples of learning
Our walk turns to one of the city’s most notable neighbourhoods
Azad Hind, the government that saw the future
Arzī Hukumat-e-Azad Hind was formed in Singapore in 1943
Sonachari – the new Silk woven by Bengal’s rural weavers
Sonamukhi has grown into one of the state's major silk weaving centers
Giant Jilipis of Kenjakura
'Jilipi' is believed to have travelled all the way from Persia to Bengal during the medieval age
Hooghly artist creates history by drawing CM’s miniature on palm leaf
Ghosh's amazing feat has not only made his hometown proud, but the entire state is basking in his reflected glory
The house that celebrates Durga Puja with patriotic songs
Rare Puja rituals of Kolkata's Hathkhola Dutta Bari
Chittaranjan Das to Subhash Bose – illustrious Presidents of Baghbazar Sa...
For more than a century, 'Baghbazar Sarbojanin Durgotsav' has been a silent witness to the changing times
Water ambulance service launched for residents of Sundarbans
The new water ambulance will be of great assistance to the residents of the remote delta islands
Three Kolkata Restaurants get Heritage plaque – Mocambo, Kwality & Trinca...
With the newly bestowed Heritage Plaques, these three restaurants might turn into iconic puja hotspots this year
On World Animal Day, a Kolkata hospital is asking for your help
An international day of action for animal rights and welfare
Jute Durga Idol with a difference – made by orphans of Nimtouri Orphanage...
All members of Nimtouri Home are working diligently to present a spectacular show for the audience during the Pujas
Jalpaiguri tops Bengal language list with a diversity of 98 dialects
The district is a shining example of unity despite the multiplicity of dialects spoken here
Dr Nilratan Sircar had taken up medicine to know cause of his mother’s de...
Remembering him on his birth anniversary
Where did Sri Ramkrishna come to meet his Daayar Sagar?
Iconic building still stands tall in Kolkata
Bengali scientists shine bright in India’s highest Science Award – Bhat...
Four from Bengal bag the Bhatnagar Award 2021
‘Tola, ‘Para’ and ‘Tala’: What Kolkata’s old place names tell u...
Two forces behind the growth of Calcutta were commerce and military might
Did you know Behala is older than 330-year-old Kolkata?
Part of the city that is more ancient than Kolkata! Some say 800-years-old
Sarat Bose, the older brother who stayed in the background
The eighth edition of ‘The Anita Dialogues’
Will SD and RD's home truly become a museum?
Kolkata Municipal Corporation has plans to buy the property
Kolkata Blue Plaque, a drive to make heritage part of daily life
The scheme is modelled on the London Blue Plaque
Saradindu Bandopadhyay - not just detective Byomkesh, but a master writer o...
On his death anniversary
Poison Info Centre of RG Kar gets a prestigious place in WHO list
Only Government Hospital in India to get this position
Kolkata is Safest Metro to live in as per National Crime Records Bureau dat...
Data shows Kolkata has recorded the lowest rate of cognizable offences
Euro-style Vistadome trains usher in a big boost to North Bengal tourism
North Bengal’s 'Vistadome luxury train service' has become the talk of the town, with tourists comparing the experience to that of Swiss Euro Rail
Tea stall that perennially shares food with penniless nomads: Meet the Karm...
The Karmakars have been feeding poor people every day with a missionary zeal
Burdwan boy gets prestigious US scholarship for research on growing rice in...
Akash Dutta is preparing to travel to the US to conduct research on how to genetically modify plants to generate more sustainable species
Minaret sculptors of Kanthalia in Murshidabad hold on to dying art
The potters of Kanthalia village are the exclusive minaret makers in the country
‘Pandu Rajar Dhipi’ – Bengal’s Chalcolithic site could be as old as...
An archaeological marvel signifying a rich heritage, it once ran parallel to the late Harappan era
Beliaghata Gandhi Bhavan: Epicentre of fight against communalism
The building that bears witness to a vital chapter of Indian history
Sculptor’s wonder: Creative ‘Bus House’ of Bolpur
Potter from Bengal creates a unique art form with commercial success too
GB Exclusive: Darjeeling Zoo set to be revamped on Prague Zoo model
An agreement (MoU) has been signed between the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and Prague Zoo authorities
A walk down Sealdah and Bowbazar, among the oldest areas of Kolkata
Sealdah was intrinsic to the growth of the city
National Handicraft Award for women mat makers of Medinipur
Both women are from Sabang in Paschim Medinipur
Gumghar Lane & Hospital – Where People were Quarantined in British Kolkat...
The famous hospital in central Kolkata is currently the centre for treating covid-19 patients
Go see a Kolkata ‘mess bari’ before it vanishes
Yet another way of life is on its way out in the city
A Stanford graduate had launched Margo soap a century ago as part of Swade...
Khagendra Das' answer to British supremacy in FMCG goods
Rituparno Ghosh special, Part I: 'His bottom line was, I want it done’
Composer-music director Prabuddha Banerjee in conversation about his memories of Rituparno Ghosh
How did Bengal’s only classical music gharana originate?
Tracing the rise and fall of Bishnupur Gharana
Bankim Chandra described a different face of ‘Krishna’ in Krishnacharit...
Bengal worshipped the Lord with a difference!
Bankura, a wildlife paradise apart from everything else
The next time you visit Bankura, take in some of its forests
After almost 80 years, perhaps Netaji can finally rest in peace
Why is Netaji’s death still a mystery?
Plot No 5 was Uttam Kumar’s Last Movie. Not Ogo Bodhu Sundori
Plot No. 5 was a hit in Bengal and it ran for as many as 10 weeks in Elite Cinema Hall
From kebabs to fruits, walking through the bazaars of old Kolkata
Musical instruments, wigs, hookahs, attar, take your pick
As Jhulan starts tomorrow, GB takes you to Jhulan Bari of Kolkata
200-year-old heritage house with a narrow hanging lane between two houses!
In Kolkata’s 331st year, a look at its oldest road
The road supposedly took its name from a notorious robber
RYDE – ‘All Day Same Fare’ App Cab launched in Kolkata
Services will be available 24X7 and the fare will be the same throughout the day
Gold Mask for Durga Idol to spread Pandemic awareness
To raise public awareness, the Durga idol at Baguiati Pujo Club will be wearing a mask this year
Cultivation of superior quality Prawn with low Glycemic Index starts in We...
New Hatcheries in Haldia to bring huge profits
For the first time in the history of Durga Puja, women priestesses will con...
This year, Maa Durga will be invoked by mothers
Taki, the land of zamindars, has a diverse cultural legacy
Experience a relaxing weekend getaway at a Bagan Bari resort
‘Colours of Kolkata’ the new graffiti revolution launched by WBTC
‘Colours of Kolkata’ campaign starts from Park Circus and will cover most of the depots’ walls until Durga Puja
Evolution of the Bengali chorchori
A time-saving Bengali recipe that used to feed joint families once upon a time
Tree plantation drive for a greener Maidan
Kolkata has launched a tree plantation initiative in response to the devastation caused by numerous cyclones
Bengal’s MR Bangur given India’s Best District Hospital tag by Niti Aay...
During the COVID-19 2nd wave, it became the first government Covid facility to introduce virtual visiting hours for its patients
Bengal starts Tree Ambulance service
The Tree Ambulance, accompanied by plant experts, is ready to help increase Mother Nature's green cover
Season’s tallest Durga idol sets sail for USA
A 10-feet tall idol of Goddess Durga has been shipped to the United States
First robotic kidney transplant of Eastern India performed in Kolkata
Robot Assisted Kidney Transplantation (RAKT) is pushing the boundaries of robotic surgery
West Bengal kick starts CNG buses to reduce fare during diesel price rise
The dual fuel engine introduced by the State Transport Department of Bengal is both environmental friendly and economically viable
Four decades after death, India’s IVF baby pioneer gets state recognition...
Dr Subhash Mukhopadhyay was ostracized in his lifetime
West Bengal Government executes massive Mangrove Plantation in Sundarbans
South 24-Parganas district administration has finalized plans to plant 7.5 crores mangrove sapling
West Bengal Government recieves multiple SKOCH Awards
West Bengal Government's hard work brings accolades with multiple SKOCH Awards
Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja committees receive vaccine boost
The vaccination programme is being held at Rabindra Bhaban
Documentary with strong Bengal connect wins Golden Eye at Cannes
Payal Kapadia’s first feature ‘A Night of Knowing Nothing’ bagged the prestigious Golden Eye Award for ‘Best Documentary’ at the Cannes Film Festival 2021
‘Once Upon A Time in Calcutta’ gets selected at Venice Film Festival
National Award-winner Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s third feature, ‘Once Upon A Time In Calcutta,’ has been selected in the prestigious upcoming 78th Venice Film Festival
Graduate from Kolkata Medical College tops AIIMS entrance Exam
Another medical graduate from Malda, has ranked seventh in the same examination
On the waterfront: a walk along the Hooghly
The Hooghly made Calcutta attractive to European traders
India’s map makers to make special maps to aid disaster response in Benga...
NATMO and NDRF have signed an agreement
‘Germany only helped India as much as it suited them’
Presenting the eighth edition of The Anita Dialogues
West Bengal Tourism Department and France join hands for Chandannagar reviv...
The French settlement in Chandannagar came up in 1692
Dukoribala Devi, first female revolutionary from Bengal to be booked under ...
Favourite ‘Mashima’ for revolutionaries
Kolkata’s first linguistic interpreter recruited by East India Company wa...
How Ratan Sarkar saved the day for Basaks and Seths
Remembering the doctor who created India's first and world's second test tu...
The first test tube baby of India, Durga was born under Dr Mukhopadhyay
Walk on for a perfect balance of religion and commerce
The fifth episode of our customised walk around old Kolkata
A spectacular comeback for Bengal's Sutirtha Mukherjee
Sutirtha Mukherjee won her debut match at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Sweden's Linda Bergström
Looking back at Goutam Ghose's iconic movie 'Paar'
On his birthday, GB pays tribute to director Ghose and his protest movies
City’s beloved Prachi cinema beats pandemic blues with a new look
The ‘Prachi model’ could well become an example
The British war memorial in Kolkata built by melting enemy cannons!
Have you ever been to Pepper Pot near Prinsep Ghat?
Mirik, the magic is just beginning
Mirik is surrounded by several well-known and picturesque tea estates
Kolkata street where Rabindranath wrote Nirjhare Swapnobhanga
Sudder Street is a meeting place of multi-cultural people
The places of worship in old Calcutta, and what we learn from them
A walk around Canning Street and Brabourne Road
Plagiarized by Spielberg, Ray’s ‘The Alien’ failed to land in Bengal!...
Spielberg’s ‘E.T.’ would not have been possible without Satyajit Ray’s script for ‘The Alien’
Negative RTPCR or double vaccination must for tourists in WB
State government steps up drive against third wave
Chamurchi, home of the musical cave
Described as the Gateway to Bhutan, Chamurchi is filled with awe-inspiring biodiversity
The ‘Maharaja’ of Indian cricket – Sourav Ganguly
Dada’s Dadagiri on and off field has always attracted all
Swami Vivekananda’s love for Khichuri and his special recipe
The term khichuri (khicṛī) is derived from the Sanskrit khiccā, a dish of rice and legumes
The quiet passing of Bengal’s double Olympic gold medallist
Keshav Chandra Dutt has left us far more quietly than he should have
Hon’ble CM launches drive to place Bengal on global tourism map
Tourism Minister Indranil Sen embarks on implementation tour
WHO concurs potency of Bengal’s sesame seeds in fighting Covid-19
Two Bengali scientists prove potency of Til
Kolkata’s Arushi Pant receives this year’s prestigious Diana Award
Since the age of 10, Pant worked on a child protection project in the rural districts of West Bengal
Kolkata Police initiates digital devices for the underprivileged pupils
Kolkata Police introduces 'Duare Shiksha'
Kurseong in the rains, an experience not to be missed
Kurseong was beloved of Netaji Subhas Bose and his family
Dokra handicraft, a thing of ancient beauty
The Bengal Store’s Dokra pieces retain all their original beauty
Octogenarian village chef Pushparani Sarkar turns Youtube Sensation
Pushparani’s channel Villfood, now boasts of 1.47 million subscribers
Remembering the mystic music of Bhaba Pagla
In celebration of Bhaba Pagla’s deeply philosophical spirit
From Jhargram to Tokyo Olympics! Pranati Nayak, India’s lone gymnast from...
Pranati Nayak is the only other female gymnast from India to qualify for the Olympics after Dipa Karmakar
State launches student credit card, following Mamata’s election promise
The scheme offers loans to students in Class 10 and above
Take Bengal’s Mango Tourism trail to see how much you don’t know
West Bengal still grows over 150 varieties of mangoes
The many good things about pure ghee
While artificial ghee can poison your system, natural ghee does the opposite
Michael Madhusudan, the genius who lost his way
Remembering one of Bengal’s greatest literary figures
West Bengal Government launches Lakshmi Bhandar scheme to help poor familie...
The scheme will provide financial aid to women heads of families
A little bit of BBD Bag, a whole lot of Calcutta
Yet more vignettes of Kolkata’s heritage on our weekly walk
Organisers, priests, idol makers to get vaccines before Pujas in Howrah
Howrah health administration has set a target of 20,000 vaccinations daily
Wooden tram of Kolkata, gets its place at the Heritage Transport Museum in ...
To be showcased at Heritage Transport Museum
Bengal and its ITIs top India’s skill development charts
The state currently has 272 ITIs, 153 polytechnics, and 21 pharmacy institutes
A lifetime in 11 years, the Netaji-Emilie saga
The June edition of ‘The Anita Dialogues’ marks the first time Emilie met Subhas
KMC starts first COVID safe home for children in Kolkata
Preparation for 3rd COVID wave in full swing
West Bengal Government to recruit 32,000 teachers this year
State Government to carry out recruitment process in the education sector
Chandannagar Assembly Constituency shows the way with 'Duare Vaccine'
Most elderly residents of the town have been covered by the programme
Enjoy the lockdown with your very own customised Kolkata Walk
Take small steps towards a post-Covid world
Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting, joint creators of Durand history
Kolkata’s Durand connection began with Mohun Bagan 1oo years ago
CM launches second phase of ‘Krishak Bandhu’, to benefit 60 lakh farmer...
The scheme also makes provisions for agricultural labourers and sharecroppers
Famous Field Recordist Deben Bhattacharya who made Music on desert roads
Meet the Bengali who introduced Bengal’s traditional folk music to the world arena
Baranti, the dream eco-tourism destination
Baranti is a small tribal village in Raghunathpur subdivision of Purulia district
Dhrupad maestro Bahadur Khan popularized the Bishnupur Gharana
Was Bahadur Khan honoured by king of Bishnupur?
Hemanta-Uttam, a bond that bent, but never broke
Inseparable on the silver screen, the two were fast friends in real life too
First rail link between Bengal and Sikkim promises boost for tourism
The Sevoke-Rangpo Rail Project was proposed when Mamata Banerjee was Railway Minister
Did Tagore compose Jana Gana Mana in praise of King George V?
Well, the answer is NO and was clarified by the poet himself in a letter written in 1937
Barrackpore, the ancient town the British 'adopted'
Long before it became India's first British cantonment, Barrackpore was an ancient settlement
Dr. Ramendra Lal Mukherjee invents pocket ventilator as a safe alternative ...
This inexpensive ventilator can provide instant support to patients with breathing trouble
Darjeeling on foot, an experience not to be missed
Experience Darjeeling from a different perspective with a heritage walk
West Bengal Government drafts a 120-crore plan to save the East Kolkata Wet...
The plan has been drafted with the help of experts which shall be implemented in the next five years
State tourism department begins India’s first vaccination drive for indus...
A total of 6 lakh vaccine recipients have been targeted
This monsoon, put Hilsa Tourism on the map!
Drive down to a hilsa hotspot and take your pick of fresh catch
As Bengal’s Covid figures markedly improve, will life crawl back to norma...
The latest government guidelines offer partial lockdown relaxations
Meet Ujjal Pal-- the man from Siuri who cycled to the top of Chander Pahar
Real life Shankar of Chander Pahar back in action?
Mojilpur clay dolls, endangered examples of an ancient Bengali craft
Mojilpur clay dolls differ from fired-clay dolls made in other parts of Bengal
Succulent Sandesh and 200-year-old heritage ‘Makhan Lal Sandesh’
This 200-year- old sweet shop is a go-to destination for all the connoisseurs of sweets
The British beautified Kolkata with shady avenues. How?
Celebrated art historian Rathin Mitra speaks on Dalhousie Institute
Kolkata startup develops mobile app to monitor oxygen saturation and pulse ...
This app uses the rear camera and flashlight to give accurate SpO2 & pulse readings
Bengali scientist creates long-lasting disinfectant to ward off COVID-19
DuroKea sanitizer provides prolonged protection against a wide range of germs including COVID-19 virus
Chitre monastery, the place to be on Buddha Purnima
Chitre is a beautiful mountain village in North Bengal
Amphan, Yaas prove how global warming is changing cyclones
Why are tropical cyclones becoming so frequent, and so intense?
Love never dies! Nazrul's famous love letter to his lady love on his birth ...
The letter that harbours emotions hitherto unknown
Kolkata Police Hospital now a Covid hospital, general public welcome
The new-look hospital has 300 beds
L.Madeira, a 200-year-old mortuary of Kolkata
Who could run away from the clutches of the inevitable reality of life!
Why was Manik Bandopadhyay’s writings influenced by Marxism?
Bandopadhyay’s writings dealt with the wretchedness of existence in the context of rural Bengal
Gifted Artist Anirban Mishra’s colourful world of Pens and Ink
Misra’s traditional hand-made pens are a hit among the masses
Raw honey from the Sundarbans, and the story behind it
The raw honey that comes to us directly from beehives in the Sundarbans tells a tale of hardship and courage
West Bengal tightens lockdown guidelines, extended to May 30
The announcement was made by chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay
Mr U. Ray, Bengal’s gift to the world of printing
Like his contemporary Rabindranath Tagore, Upendrakishore Roy Chowdhury was a polymath
How Tagore was ‘stamped’ on the world
In the 160th year of his birth, here’s looking at stamps on Tagore
From St Xavier’s to Tollywood, Bengal shows rare community Covid relief
Celebrities Parambrata, Anupam, Riddhi and Rwitobroto join hands in this hour of need
Mamata retains portfolios in new cabinet, major changes in education, food ...
A total of 17 new faces are ministers in Mamata Banerjee’s third-term cabinet
Enter the world of MAli, the cartoonist by passion
Mahafuj Ali, or MAli’s works have quite often gone viral
Iconic bakery Kookie Jar shuts down factory due to COVID-19
Shop that baked Satyajit Ray’s birthday cakes for years, shuts down
Indumadhab Mallick revolutionized the kitchen with the invention of ‘Icmi...
The cooker that transformed the lives of Indian ladies
Kolkata’s iconic Mohan’s Books and Magazines downs shutters
E-books have arrived, driving the last nail on Mohan’s coffin
Mamata announces new Covid measures, suspends local trains
The announcement comes hours after the CM’s swearing-in
New Indian digital player Dialoguein presents global Bengali lit fest
‘Dialoguein Global Bengali Lit-Fest’, is to be held from May 6-8
19th Century Woodcut Print Kali Poster by Benimadhab Bhattacharya
The dark power of feminine strength
Bengali immunologist gets top honour in USA for original research
Dr Sankar Ghosh among 120 newly elected members announced by the National Academy of Sciences
Chitrakar infuses modern social atrocities in Patachitra
Bhaskar Chitrakar tries to contemporize Kalighat Pata
Scientist Dr. Prabuddha Kundu and team develop triple-antigen oral COVID va...
If approved, this will be the first triple antigen composition manufactured by India
Tea garden bungalows of North Bengal come alive in new book
The heritage homes are scattered across Darjeeling and the Dooars
Bengal’s troubled relationship with May Day
For three decades, ‘lockout’ and ‘union’ were part of life in Bengal
Kolkata Physicist makes path breaking Solar Particle Detector to detect Sun...
Path breaking discovery to help explore the myriad mysteries of the Sun
Highest ever net surplus in a decade at Kolkata Port Trust
Kolkata Port Trust witnesses a surplus of 26 percent
IIT Kharagpur’s COVIRAP test kit to give reports in 45 minutes
COVIRAP testing is said to be more effective for community-level screening
Kolkata Police creates green corridor for transportation of oxygen
Special task force created to stop hoarding of cylinders
Chinatown’s oldest shop builds a culinary bridge
They will home-deliver home-made Chinese sauces and frozen food
Far away from the Maidan, the ‘IFA Shield’ comes alive in Harrow
Captaining the two sides will be Chima Okorie and Dipendu Biswas
A meeting with living legend and one of Netaji’s lieutenants
Asha Sahay joined the Rani of Jhansi regiment in Bangkok
On Earth Day, why not give ecotourism a boost?
Gajoldoba and Lamahatta are two of Bengal’s foremost ecotourism destinations
Daniell’s canvas picturing elephants on Chowringhee
GB brings you some enchanting landscapes of British ruled Calcutta
Spend a perfect weekend at Diamond Harbour
Located close to the Gangasagar delta, Diamond Harbour was formerly known as Hajipur
Chilligola Rosogollas – the chilli infused sweet has attained cult status...
Made by the shop that Netaji had once visited
Prof Suman Chakraborty from Bengal gets prestigious Science Award
Chakraborty's contribution towards affordable healthcare
Domestic tourism and the travel-crazy Bengali
A tendency to go off the beaten track has taken the Bangali to all corners of the world
Mama Bhagne, the natural wonder of Birbhum
Mama Bhagne has become a tourist attraction in the Dubrajpur area
Kumartuli Turnaround – Season’s 1st Durga Idol sets sail to Sydney
With exports picking up, Kumartuli artisans breathe a sigh of relief
The house that Sarat Chandra built
Sarat Kuthi is the house where the author wrote some of his greatest works
Bengal tops India’s Small Savings with Rs 90,000 crore
Bengal is leading the way in small savings collections
Chalsa, queen of the Dooars
What truly sets Chalsa apart is its proximity to two of Bengal’s most famous forest reserves
A Library in an old fridge: It can only happen in Kolkata, The City of Lear...
Kalidas and Kumkum Halder’s new venture has turned into a hit
On World Health Day, a look back at some of medicine’s greatest triumphs
This year, the theme for World Health Day is ‘Building a Fairer and Healthier World for Everyone’
City restaurant hosts lunch in honour of Zomato delivery executives, netize...
‘Calcutta 64’ and ‘Awadhi Biryani’ recently organised a lunch for those who never taste the food they deliver
Why are people pretending as though Covid has vanished?
With cases rising daily, why are we still not following Covid protocol?
National Medical College scripts history with first snake venom oral antido...
‘Varespladib’ has shown promising results in clinical trials
Bengal’s Centenarian takes Covid-19 shot, inspires all to take the jab
Manorama Biswas from Jayantipur village creates history after getting vaccinated
Junput and Udaipur, Bengal’s hidden seaside jewels
For solitude and serenity, these two are perfect weekend getaways
‘Amit Shah runs the BJP, but can we say Mr Modi doesn’t run it?’
Election strategist Prashant Kishor on why he thinks TMC will retain Bengal
Hall and Anderson - The first departmental store of the 'City of Joy'
Tracing the first in this era of stand-alone shops
‘Nehru was noncommittal when I asked for Indian citizenship’
The second episode of ‘The Anita Dialogues’ with Netaji Subhas Bose’s daughter
Top 10 summer destinations in West Bengal - Part I
In no particular order, here are Bengal’s top 10 summer retreats
The world famous ivory carving craftsmen of Bengal, patronized by the Nawab...
Does the craft still survive?
Govt eco-resort near Sandakphu set to open doors to guests
The resort is at Tonglu, between Manebhanjan and Sandakphu
Tracing the 'Bangali gaddis' of Burra Bazar
Bengali traders were pushed out by traders from other parts of India
Jagajibanpur, Malda’s best kept secret
Had it not been for Jagajibanpur, the history of the Palas would be incomplete
Make a trip to Coochbehar Palace, a dream built in brick
Modeled after Buckingham Palace, it was built by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan
The temple in Kolkata that survived an earthquake and cyclone
‘Black Pagoda’ that withstood natural calamities
On International Day of Forests, here’s looking at Baikunthapur and its t...
For 2021, the theme of the International Day of Forests is ‘Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being’
Kurumbera Fort, a centuries-old mystery
The fort displays the architecture of ancient Odisha, but what was it built for?
All the goodness of fresh fruits in our mixed fruit jam
Our mixed fruit jams are free of chemicals and preservatives
Why Bengal is a haven for heritage tourism
Its colonial past is certainly not the only heritage that Bengal boasts of
The first biopic on Mujibur Rahman was made in Kolkata
GB brings this incredible tale on Bangobondhu’s birth anniversary
Haridhan Mukherjee – The ‘Mama’ of Bengali cinema who fought poverty ...
Satyajit Ray respected his versatile acting prowess
West Bengal's Hasimara Airbase to house IAF Rafale squadron
Rafale fighter jets are expected to arrive by mid-April
West Bengal records one of the highest COVID-19 vaccine beneficiaries
West Bengal successfully vaccinated 84,505 health workers in just 6 days
Tea tourism, a growing industry in itself
Experience unparalleled natural beauty, taste some of the world’s finest teas
Bengali author Sankar receives Sahitya Akademi Award
Sankar is also regarded as a street food expert
Why the Bishnupur Museum in Bankura is a must visit
Bankura has a history of human habitation since prehistoric times
Sonamukhi’s Sohini in US-Biden administration
The US President Joe Biden appointed Bengal’s Sohini Chatterjee
Did Victoria Ocampo turn Rabindranath Tagore into a painter?
How Ocampo inspired Tagore to explore the creative world of art and painting
Kalyani - the town that carries Bidhan Roy’s scars of unrequited love
Declared a Smart City by the state government in 2014
Gajoldoba, a tourism hotspot in the making
Located by the Teesta river, Gajoldoba is close to the Baikunthapur forest
Post COVID, Dalhousie street-food vendors get hygiene training
Dalhousie Square to turn into heritage ‘Food Street’
Sittong, Bengal’s orange and quinine county
The first sight of luscious oranges hanging from trees is delightful
Sridhar Acharya, the forgotten Bengali mathematician
Though part of an elite group, Sridhar Acharya’s name is rarely mentioned
Victoria Ocampo sold her necklace to pay for Tagore’s stay in Argentina
Ocampo’s profound admiration for Tagore and her personal sacrifice
Baba Bhootnath’s tea stall at Nimtala Ghat
‘Sadhu Baba’ Hari Shankar Pandey’s popular tea stall attracts a huge crowd, daily
Eco Park in New Town hosts workshop on its resident birds
Eco Park has evolved from just a patch of wasteland
Amidst all the gloom, Kolkata’s iconic Metro Cinema opens in a new avatar...
The hall that was built in 1935
Delivering the essence of Bengal, The Bengal Store crosses a milestone
In just eight months, The Bengal Store has reached out to 23 states across India
Buxa National Park, where nature and history live together
The incredibly diverse ecosystem of Buxa makes it a highly attractive tourist destination
Paschim Medinipur, the birthplace of heroes
From ancient archaeology to modern history, Paschim Medinipur has it all
As tourism grows, Lamahatta says no to plastic
Tourists may bring in money, but they also bring plastic bottles, empty plastic packets, and every other kind of rubbish
Hilsa tales: the good, the bad and the ugly
Shorshe ilish and ilish machh bhaja are legends in their own right, but what about an ilish bharta, or korma?
Celebrating Gorumara, Bengal’s natural wonder
Gorumara is home to some of the richest animal and plant life in the country
‘It was the most dangerous time in my father’s life’
Netaji Subhas Bose’s daughter Anita Bose-Pfaff recounts her father’s epic submarine journey
Netaji@125: Viewing India’s Subhas through the eyes of his daughter
Sampriti-A Bengali organisation in Germany aims to preserve Netaji’s legacy in Germany and Europe
JOLOSHREE -- The Restaurant Boat in Chandannagar
Chandannagar shows the way for River Tourism in Bengal
India’s Largest Buddha Statue is in the making in Kolkata
Sculptor Mintu Pal’s 100 feet tall ‘Reclining Buddha’ has created a buzz in Kolkata
State Tourism Department launches Bengal Himalayan Carnival
The carnival has come as a timely shot in the arm for the hills
Did you know that Amrutanjan, the iconic pain balm, was founded in British ...
India’s favourite “Pain balm” and the freedom fighter who pioneered it
Why did Satyen Bose not get the Nobel Prize despite his pathbreaking resear...
Remembering the genius on his death anniversary
Susunia Hill, Bankura’s ancient attraction
Susunia Hill is an ancient geographical formation located between Bankura and Purulia
Bhorai Kirtan – The dying music of Burdwan
How the Vaishnava cult gave rise to a traditional form of music and dance
By visiting the Sundarbans, you contribute to their preservation
The Sundarbans have often been called a natural safeguard for nearly 40 million people
Why has Bengal’s Mukherjee family maintained the Jallianwala Bagh tomb fo...
How their family head escaped the massacre
Artists from Bengal still rule at Christie’s Sale
Top selling Indian art at Christie’s is from Bengal
On your next trip to Darjeeling, watch out for film crews!
Once in great demand as a shooting location, Darjeeling is reclaiming that popularity
World’s 2nd city to enact anti-air pollution legislation in 1863
Lord Curzon took serious notice of infamous ‘Calcutta Smog’
Bengal’s traditional craft of making asanas can be traced to 7th century ...
Weaved meticulously by rural women of Bengal
Economist Jayati Ghosh appointed by the United Nations to a high-level advi...
Bengali scientist help fight economic challenges in a post-Covid world
Speech of the first Bengali Christian member of the Constituent Assembly
H.C. Mookerjee helped in drafting Indian constitution
National Voters’ Day, and how India votes
This year, the ECI has launched the e-EPIC on the occasion of National Voters’ Day
On National Tourism Day, Bengal is confident of a better year
This year, the theme of National Tourism Day is ‘Dekho Apna Desh’
Sumona Guha: The Bengali-American woman in Joe Biden’s administration
A Bengali Woman’s American journey
Malda, the ancient pride of of Bengal
Malda was once the hub of Bengal’s flourishing cotton and silk industries
The Mecca of Journalism lies in neglect
This is where Keshab Sen started the newspaper Indian Mirror
Visit Bishnupur not just for its temples, but for the Heemputul
Heemputul of Bishnupur seems to be enjoying a revival of sorts
A magical cruise through the Sunderbans
Take a two-day boat trip through the world’s largest mangrove forests
Bengal’s mass immunisation success may aid Covid-19 vaccination
Covid-19 vaccination starts today in Bengal
Hetampur – the cultural heritage site of Birbhum
Hetampur is undoubtedly a tourist destination and a history lover’s delightful journey to the past
Sangeet Sarani --- Renaming the Kolkata Street where R.D. Burman was born
The iconic building where R.D Burman was born stands at 36/1, South End Park
Shankarpur, the still hidden jewel
This quiet fishing town has come into its own as a tourist destination
Better safe than Sorry: Sensitizing citizens on Road Safety
The importance of traffic rules and why it is necessary to abide by them
The art form called ‘nolen gur’, delivered to your doorstep
The delicate flavour of ‘nolen gur’ has remained an eternal Bengal favourite
Tributes to Ray, Soumitra, Ravi Shankar mark Kolkata Film Festival
The 26th Kolkata International Film Festival is now under way
It takes two to Tango – When British traditions met the native culture
From Masquerades to Bajra Rides
Bishnupur Music Festival gears up for another edition
Bengal’s only classical music gharana is alive and well
Painting that had the idea of Bharat Mata
How Abanindranath Tagore’s famous painting paved the way for an ideology
Karnasuvarna: The first capital of independent Bengal was in Murshidabad
Visiting the ruins of Shashanka
Across all its properties, the WBTDCL scripted a success story in the latte...
Despite the gloom of 2020, the state’s Tourism Department staged a remarkable turnaround in the second half of the year
“A good librarian has a task cut out for him”
Tagore explored the theme of libraries to a great extent
Take a tram ride, spread Covid awareness
Covid Care Network has brought together some of the city’s most distinguished names
Rabindranath Tagore’s love for a Library of Books
Tagore would have probably embraced modern developments of e-books and e-journals
LOOK BACK: Zamindars of 19th century Bengal, played Cricket with ‘Gora Sa...
Do you find a shadow of the movie Lagaan?
Lamahatta, the ‘accidental’ tourist destination
One of the newest entrants on Bengal’s tourism map, Lamahatta is unspoiled and picture perfect
LOOK BACK: Sabai Grass turns into exquisite art in the hands of Bengal’s ...
Grass to Glory – only Bengal can do it!
On Christmas Day, a glimpse of Bengal's old churches
Christianity came to Bengal in the 16th century, and brought with it some truly magnificent churches
Cancer survivor and cricket icon Arun Lal gives a shocking account on pappa...
Did you know diesel is used for rolling the pappads?
‘Bonga Hathi’, a touch of Bishnupur in your home
Wish to bring home the essence of ancient Bengal to your living room?
Kolkata Christmas Festival gets underway
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the annual Christmas Festival at Allen Park
‘Duare Sarkar’ crosses 1 cr registration in 15 days
Swastha Sathi scheme is getting the maximum response
Covid or not, Kolkata will get its Christmas Carnival
Kolkata will end the year on a high with the Park Street Christmas Carnival 2020
Kolkata kicks off the winter with season’s first tourism fair
The Nandan complex has just hosted a tourism fair. Several more are scheduled across various districts
First to record the height of Mt. Everest
Radhanath Sikdar needed no computer for calculating the height of Mount Everest
Child and Infant Mortality rate reduced in Bengal
Bengal has considerably improved its Institutional Delivery Mechanism in Health
Bengali scientists get highest Infosys Awards
Scientists recognised for their contribution to Mathematics and Physics
The ‘fair’ season begins in Bengal
Like every year, the state government will organize winter fairs across the districts this year
The Bengali in Joe Biden’s cabinet
A boy from Kolkata may be one of the USA’s most influential government officials
